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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 306.44 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 306.44 and 123.38 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 306.44 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/306.44 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 306.44 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 37,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807.95/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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